The early medieval period of Indian history, roughly between c.750–1206 CE, was marked by significant political, social, cultural, and religious transformations. The study of this era relies on a variety of historical sources, ranging from inscriptions and coins to literary compositions and archaeological remains. Among the important literary sources for reconstructing the history of this period are the *Puranas* and *Vamsavalis* (dynastic chronicles). These texts, while often composed for religious or legitimizing purposes, provide valuable data on political succession, socio-religious practices, and the cultural ethos of the time. Their importance lies not only in the information they convey but also in the insights they offer into the worldview, political ideology, and historical consciousness of early medieval India. The *Puranas* are a genre of Sanskrit literature that evolved over centuries, with their final redactions spanning from the early centuries CE to the early medieval period. Traditionally, they are divided into eighteen *Mahapuranas* and numerous *Upapuranas*. While their primary purpose was religious, aiming to convey cosmology, myths, genealogies, and moral teachings, the *Puranas* also included detailed dynastic lists (*vamsanucharita*), geographical descriptions, and accounts of historical events. The *Vamsavalis*, on the other hand, are records of dynasties maintained by royal courts, temples, or learned families. These chronicles often traced the lineage of rulers, recording political events, conquests, and significant cultural or religious patronage. One of the key contributions of the *Puranas* in studying the early medieval period is the preservation of genealogical traditions. The dynastic lists in texts like the *Vayu Purana*, *Matsya Purana*, *Vishnu Purana*, and *Bhagavata Purana* offer sequences of rulers from ancient mythical kings to historical dynasties of the early medieval era. These genealogies, though interwoven with myth, enable historians to piece together patterns of political succession. For example, the *Puranas* provide information on post-Gupta dynasties such as the Vakatakas, Maitrakas, and later Gurjara-Pratiharas, though often in a stylized or telescoped form. This is particularly important for regions and dynasties for which other direct historical records are scarce. The *Puranas* also serve as a bridge between mythology and history. In the early medieval context, rulers often sought to legitimize their authority by linking themselves to divine or semi-divine lineages mentioned in the *Puranas*. The projection of rulers as descendants of the solar (*Suryavamsa*) or lunar